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- Rapid Gastric Emptying
Rapid gastric emptying, or dumping syndrome, happens when the lower end of the small intestine (jejunum) fills too quickly with undigested food from the stomach. "Early" dumping begins during or right after a meal. Symptoms of early dumping include nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, and shortness of breath. "Late" dumping happens 1 to 3 hours after eating. Symptoms of late dumping include weakness, sweating, and dizziness. Many people have both types. Certain types of...
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Gastric Cancer Treatment
Recurrent gastric cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the stomach or in other parts of the body such as the liver or lymph nodes. Treatment of recurrent gastric cancer may include the following: Chemotherapy as palliative therapy to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life. Endoscopic laser surgery or electrocautery as palliative therapy to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life. Radiation therapy as palliative...
National Cancer Institute
- Gastric Cancer Prevention
Gastric cancer is cancer of the stomach. The most common type of stomach cancer is gastric adenocarcinoma, or cancer of the glandular tissue in the stomach. Other rarer forms of stomach cancer include lymphomas (cancer involving the lymphatic system) and sarcomas (cancer of the connective tissue, such as muscle, fat, or blood vessels). The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to...
National Cancer Institute
- Gastric Cancer Screening
Gastric cancer may also be called stomach cancer. The major type of gastric cancer is adenocarcinoma, or cancer of the glandular tissue in the stomach. Other rarer forms of stomach cancer include lymphomas (cancer involving the lymphatic system) and sarcomas (cancer of the connective tissue, such as muscle, fat, or blood vessels). The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this...
National Cancer Institute
- FDA Clears Rapid Test for Aspergillus Infection
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today cleared for marketing the first rapid laboratory test for a life-threatening invasive fungal infection that occurs in leukemia patients, organ and bone marrow transplant patients, and patients whose immune systems are compromised by illness or chemotherapy. The test will allow doctors to diagnose invasive aspergillus infection quicker and begin treatment with anti-fungal drugs sooner. The new test, the Platelia Aspergillus EIA, manufactured by...
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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- Long-Term Safety Data Show The LAP-BAND(R) Adjustable Gastric Banding System Results In Fewer Complications Compared To Gastric Bypass
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Oral Cancer Drug Xeloda Receives Positive Opinion From The European Authorities For The Treatment Of Advanced Gastric Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Michael J. Fox Foundation Award Allows Exploration Of New Avenue In Parkinson's Therapy Development
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:00 EST
- Researchers Wake Up Viruses Inside Tumors To Image And Then Destroy Cancers
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
- Vitamin A may reduce stomach cancer risk
Reuters - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:41 EST
Clinical Trials
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- Effect of Protein Composition on Gastric Emptying
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00345566 - Not yet recruiting
Cerebral Palsy; Gastric Dysmotility; Enteral Feeding
- Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) on Gastric Emptying
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00220844 - Recruiting
Functional Dyspepsia
- Effect of Glutamine on Gastric Emptying and Length of Parenteral Nutrition in Premature Neonates
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00213668 - Recruiting
Enteral Feeding
- Effects of Sitagliptin on Gastric Emptying in Healthy Subjects
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00501657 - Not yet recruiting
Gastroparesis; Diabetes Mellitus
- A Study to Evaluate Safety, Side Effects, Muscle Activity and Speed of Gastric Emptying of GSK962040
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00562848 - Recruiting
Enteral Feeding Intolerance; Gastroparesis; Diabetic Gastroparesis; Functional Dyspepsia

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